Chapter 8 Disease Flashcards
Anal Fistula
Abnormal tube-like passageway that forms between the anus and skin near the anus
Anorexia Nervosa
Kind of condition that involves self-deprivation of food and pathological weight loss
Appendicitis
Inflammation of the appendix
Bulimia
Gorging with food (eating a lot) and then purging
Celiac Disease
Malabsorption syndrome, characterized by weight loss and diarrhea
Cholecystitis
Inflammation of gallbladder
Cholelithiasis
Abnormal condition of stones in gallbladder
Cirrhosis
The scarring of liver
Dental caries
A tooth decay or cavity
Colon cancer
Malignant tumor of the glandular tissues in the colon, the rectum, or even both
Crohn’s disease
Chronic disease that caused inflammation of the digestive tract
Enteritis
An inflammation of the intestines
Esophageal varices
Swollen tortuous veins in the distal portion of the esophagus or even the upper part of the stomach
Gastroenteritis
An inflammation of the stomach and of the intestines
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
A backward flow of the stomach acids into the esophagus
Hepatitis
Inflammation of liver
Hepatitis A
An acute form of hepatitis
Hepatitis B
A chronic, potentially life threatening form of hepatitis
Hepatitis C
A chronic hepatitis transmitted by blood or even other bodily fluids
Hernia
A protrusion of an organ or structure through the muscle
Hiatal Hernia
A type of hernia where the upper part of the stomach protrudes through the esophageal opening in diaphragm
Inguinal hernia
A hernia in which portion of intestine protrudes through weakened spot of the lower abdominal wall/groin
Intestinal obstruction
A partial or complete stoppage of digested food inside of intestinal tract
Ileaus
A temporary stoppage of the intestinal peristalsis
Intestinal adhesions
A fibrous band of tissue that abnormally binds the intestines together
Intussusception
The folding of one part of the intestine into the opening of an adjacent section
Strangulating Obstruction
Condition in which blood flow to segment of intestines is blocked causing necrosis, gangrene, perforation
Vovulus
The abnormal twisting of the intestine
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
A group of symptoms
Pancreatitis
The inflammation of the pancreas
Peptic ulcer
A gastric or even duodenal ulcer that is usually caused by the Helicobacter pylori bacterium
Periodontal disease
Inflammation and degeneration of the gums, teeth, and the surrounding bones
Peritonitis
Inflammation of the abdominal cavity
Ulcerative colitis
Chronic inflammation of the colon with ulcers
Anorexia
The lack of or no appetite
Ascites
Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen
Borborygumus
The movement of gas and fluid through the digestive tract, produce grumbling noises
Constipation
The difficult elimination of stools
Dehydration
A type of condition in which the fluid loss exceeds the fluid intake
Diarrhea
The abnormally frequent elimination of loose or watery stool
Dyspepsia
A painful of difficult digestion
Dysphagia
Painful or difficult swallowing
Emesis
Vomiting
Eructation
The release of gas from the stomach through the mouth
Flatus
Gas that is expelled through the anus
Halitosis
Bad breath that may be caused by dental, digestive, or respiratory disease
Hematemesis
Vomiting of blood
Hematochezia
Bright red blood (meaning it’s fresh) being discharged from the anus
Jaundice
A yellow discoloration of the skin and other tissues due to high blood levels of bilirubin, the yellow substance in bile
Nausea
The unpleasant sensation in the stomach that can cause the urge to vomit
Regurgitation
The return of swallowed food from the stomach
Ulcer
An open sore of lesion of the mucous lining in the gastric organ
